Why the study?
Does varying ECG electrode belt tension affect respiratory and cardiovascular function in premature infants?
Does varying ECG electrode belt tension affect respiratory and cardiovascular function in premature infants?
Within the typical range of application tension (30-90 g), cardiovascular and respiratory functions in a premature infant are not substantially negatively affected by ECG electrode belt force.
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Supports standard ECG belt tensions in preterm infants without adverse cardiorespiratory effects; leaves open optimization trials.
Ciaccio et al. (2007) studied this question.
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